ERCL Annual Report | Page 14

Board Committees met in the periods between the Board meetings to consider business and to make formal recommendations to the full Board of trustees. Finance, Audit & Risk Committee - Responsible for monitoring the financial performance of the Trust; for the recruitment and appointment of an external auditor to audit the final accounts for submission to Companies House and OSCR; the review of any internal Audits; and monitoring the company’s Risk Register. Health & Safety, HR, Appeals & Appointments Committee – To act as the focal point for all matters relating to the management of Fire, Security and Health and Safety; responsible for hearing and determining appeals against dismissal and appeals against all disciplinary action taken by the Chief Executive and to consider and reach decisions on Stage 3 Grievances by employees in terms of the Trusts Grievance Procedure; responsible for recommending appropriate individuals for the appointment as Independent Trustees and Employee Representative to form the Board and responsible for the recruitment and appointment of the Chief Executive. Trustee representation on Board Committees and dates committees were held: Committee Finance Audit & Risk Health & Safety, HR, Appeals & Appointments Members Brian Davidson Cllr Mary Montague Prof. Grant Jarvie Jim Wilson Cllr Kenny Hay Provost Alistair Carmichael Dates 27 July 2015 14 September 2015 18 January 2016 15 February 2016 16 May 2016 An update on all Committees in the previous quarter (including copies of the notes of the meeting) is presented by the Chief Executive at each Board Meeting.